Q. Can you explain how to order a book through Allies

Answer

You will see a screen showing a pulldown menu box. The local library menu will default to the library whose library homepage you are in. You may choose which libraries catalogs you want to search. To search multiple library catalogs, hold down the control key while selecting the libraries or choose ALL ALLIES to search everthing.

The next page displayed will be the searchable catalog. At the top of the screen, you will see the list of libraries you are searching. Type the author, title, subject, or call number you want to search. Click on search.

The system will perform a simultaneous search. You may have to wait a few seconds while the system is searching. Once the search is complete, click on show under search status.

The items you searched for will be displayed. Once you find the item you want, click on the title.

Make sure the item status shows Not Charged. If this is the item you want to request, click on the title.

At the bottom of the page, you will need to choose your home library from the first drop-down menu. In the second box, type your patron ID (Because of privacy concerns you will be prompted to login with your Auburn username and password to view the Barcode Explanation page.) Follow the instructions at the top of the page to identify what your patron ID is. In the third box, type your last name in the box. Your patron information should appear.